Progressive Party of China

The Progressive Party, also known as the Jinbudang, was a monarchist and conservative political party in China which existed from 1913 to 1916. It was founded as an ultranationalist and militarist party, and it supported nationalism with a strong central government, liberty through the rule of law, and peaceful foreign policy. It became the second-largest party after the Kuomintang, which it portrayed as supporters of mob rule. The party opposed Yuan Shikai's restoration of the monarchy, and its membership expanded greatly during the National Protection War. However, the party collapsed after it was split between pro and anti-Yuan factions.